AC power outletPowers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.

Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.

Adaptive cruise control, all-speedAutomatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value.

Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value.

Cruise control

First-aid kit

Heated steering wheel

Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.

Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.

Power liftgateLiftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob.

Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob.

Power locks

Power rear side windows

Proximity keyEnter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.

Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.

Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.

Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.

Remote window/roof operationOperate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob.

Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob.

Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power

Universal garage door openerHomelink.

Homelink.

Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety

4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.

Rear disc brakes.

Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seatsIf active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.

If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.

AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.

Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.

Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.

Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.

Around view camerasSmall external cameras provide a top-down view all around the vehicle, to reduce blind spots while parking.

Small external cameras provide a top-down view all around the vehicle, to reduce blind spots while parking.

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation systemPrepares brakes (and sometimes also seat belts) for use when radar detects an imminent collision. Might also move seats and close windows. Early Lexus system used laser.

Prepares brakes (and sometimes also seat belts) for use when radar detects an imminent collision. Might also move seats and close windows. Early Lexus system used laser.

Rollover sensorDeploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.

Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.

Side curtain airbags, three rowsAirbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows.

Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.

Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.

CD player

Concierge Services - 4 year subscriptionTypically can help with hotel and restaurant reservations.

Typically can help with hotel and restaurant reservations.

Dual-zone climate controlTemperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.

Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.

DVD-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.

Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.

Entertainment system with dual headrest screensA DVD player and two front headrest-mounted screens.

A DVD player and two front headrest-mounted screens.

Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.

Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.

Ionizing air filtrationIonizes air to clean it. Might create high levels of ozone.

Ionizes air to clean it. Might create high levels of ozone.

Media driveBuilt-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.

Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.

MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.

Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.

Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.

Screen-based navigation system.

Rain-sensing wipersWipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.

Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.

Rear air vents with automatic controlsMaintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls.

Maintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls.

Rear defrost

Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.

Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.

Rear HVAC unitA second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater.

A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater.

Rear seat audio controlsAudio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks.

Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks.

Rear wiper

Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.

XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.